Sunken treasures reveal secrets of Goryeo Korean maritime route
Off the rugged, wave-swept coast of Taean, a treacherous marine graveyard known historically as the "Racecourse of the Sea" has yielded two newly discovered Goryeo Dynasty shipwrecks, offering an unprecedented window into 13th-century statecraft, commerce and seafaring. The National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage said Wednesday that underwater archaeologists have fully…
The sunken treasures off the coast of Taean have revealed secrets of the Goryeo Korean maritime route, shedding light on the statecraft, commerce, and seafaring of the 13th century. The National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage discovered two Goryeo Dynasty shipwrecks, Mado No. 5 and Mado No. 6, which provide invaluable insights into the sophisticated tax-grain shipping networks that supported the Goryeo capital of Gaegyeong.
The excavation of Mado No. 5 recovered 54 artifacts, including bronze vessels, rope, anchors, and preserved rice straw, along with 26 inscribed wooden tags that document the cargo's journey. The findings highlight the resilience and ingenuity of Goryeo maritime ventures, even during the harsh winter months when sailors were typically kept ashore.
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